4. NEWS

In response to a shortage of antiretrovirals in Uganda, The Global Fund arranged to procure and ship an immediate supply of the drugs. The Fund is also procuring a full year’s supply to guard against future shortages.

5. NEWS

Despite the fact that transgender people are the most affected by HIV, they are largely excluded from policy, program, and funding decisions at national, regional, and global levels, according to a report released in February. Out of more than 130 CCMs, only 17 include transgender representation.

7. NEWS

Delays in signing the framework agreement forced The Global Fund to extend existing grants to Pakistan to ensure that disbursements and services were not interrupted. Sources at the Fund informed GFO that the agreement would be signed the week of 22 February.

Aidspan seeks to recruit an Executive Director

1. ANNOUNCEMENT

12 Feb 2016

Author:

Aidspan Board

Aidspan is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work from the Aidspan Secretariat office based in Nairobi (Kenya, East Africa). The E.D. will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for up to eight full-time staff and a network of national and regional correspondents and watchdog partners in various countries.

The desired qualifications include the following:

deep knowledge of The Global Fund governance and assurance structures including The Global Fund Board and committees, and operations of the country coordinating mechanisms;

excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget;

an advanced degree, ideally an MBA, MPH, JD, Master degree in political science or similar (equivalent). Advanced qualification in program management will be an added advantage;

at least eight years of senior management experience with a track record of leading, and regionally or nationally scaling an organization or program; and

at least five years of relevant senior leadership experience with a reputable Global Fund implementer at the country or regional level or a local watchdog.

The deadline for applications is midnight (GMT) on Friday 26 February 2016. Applications may be considered after this date only if a suitable candidate has not been found.